Controller

Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues.  Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.

We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Controller to oversee our accounting, prepare financial reports, monitor cash flow, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This position will work closely with our COO and Director of Finance to ensure accurate reporting across our four professional sports leagues. This position is full-time, remote, and reports to the COO.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, bank statement reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Provide financial reports to senior management and contribute to strategic financial planning
• Work with vendors and customers to monitor the status of open payables and receivables and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee reporting of sales, use, and other tax deposits and returns across jurisdictions
• Monitor cash flow and manage treasury functions to ensure adequate liquidity  
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Lead in updating company accounting procedures in line with GAAP principles
• Participate in fulfilling annual external audit requirements
• Work closely with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and address issues as they arise
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns, including 1099 and other relevant tax forms
• Lead investigations into and prepare flux analysis for operating expenses
• Pursue optimization and automation of existing processes
• Manage accounting books across multiple business units
• Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes affecting the financial landscape

Please note that a work sample (budget, forecast or financial analysis) will be requested at a later time as part of the selection process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. CPA or CMA designation preferred.

• Minimum of 9-12 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Experience with and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting and accounting principles
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Experience/proficiency with accounting software (Quickbooks, Sage, Xero, etc.) 
• Advanced Excel experience (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Experience with e-commerce platforms preferred (Shopify, Stripe, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States